"I expect to find the Ovidio at Nassau; and, like the Dornoch, she is intended for a man-of-war.

Mr.Passford and I will do the best we can." "How long do you mean to be absent on this business ?" "About three days, as well as I can judge, though I have not had a chance to look over the ground.

I have no doubt there are blockade-runners there, and we shall ascertain what we can in regard to them." "I shall expect to pick you up to the eastward of the Hole in the Wall, and on the fourth night from the present time," added the captain.

"You know that the navigation of this region is very dangerous." "I am aware of it; but I have been here before, and I provided myself with a good chart in New York.

I have studied it very attentively, and I have the feeling that I can make my way without any difficulty," replied Mr.Gilfleur confidently.
Christy had already taken his place in the boat, and the detective soon followed him.